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Lourdes Health System and 21st Century Oncology Sign Joint Venture

Monday, March 16, 2015

21st Century Oncology, a nationally recognized provider of integrated cancer care services, and Lourdes Health System have signed a Joint Venture agreement establishing a partnership to deliver community-based cancer services….

Open heart surgery can be a life-saving, but invasive, procedure. Now, many types of cardiac surgeries can be performed without a large chest incision and lengthy recovery. “Traditional open-heart surgery…

Lourdes Gastroenterologist Gives Options for Colon Cancer Screening, Says Best Test is the One that Gets Done

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Colorectal cancer is second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be nearly 137,000 new cases of colorectal cancer this year and that the disease will cause 50,000 deaths.
So how do you know if you’re at risk and if so, what can you do to prevent it? While you cannot control your age and family history, you can reduce your risk with regular screenings for colon cancer, says a Lourdes gastroenterology expert.

Vincent M. Costantino, MBA, has been appointed as Chief Administrative Officer at St. Francis Medical Center, responsible for the hospital’s strategy and management. Costantino comes to St. Francis with a…